Mets news: Sean Manaea couldn't believe the reaction to Pete Alonso's 300th home run
Pete Alonso has received a hero’s welcome from the New York Mets fans at Citi Field in his first return to his old stomping grounds as a member of the Baltimore Orioles. This could not have been any more apparent than when Alonso hit a home run in the ninth inning of their contest on Tuesday to tie the game at 3-3. The reception from the crowd […] The post Mets news: Sean Manaea couldn't believe…
New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea expressed amazement at the fan reaction to Pete Alonso's 300th home run during his first return to Citi Field with the Baltimore Orioles. This overwhelming support from the Mets crowd, despite the team's loss, created an unusual atmosphere at the ballpark. Manaea, who started the game and allowed two earned runs in 5.1 innings, stated that he had never witnessed such a display of support before.
The overwhelming love for Alonso from the crowd, who were originally fans of the Mets, raised questions about the fan loyalty and the team's front office decisions. Manaea acknowledged that it was surprising and even a bit unsettling to see fans rooting against their own team at times, expressing that he had never experienced anything like this in his career.
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